European Travel Guide

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EUROPEAN TRAVEL

This guide includes submissions from the followingNYU Study Abroad students:

Paul Karp (Guide Lead), Jana Price (Guide Lead),Anish Abuwala, Aparna Yenamandra, Bernier Lauredan,Emily Lindsey, Erin Harris, Heather Gile, Jaclyn Sakow,Kathleen Chang, Lauren Betesh, Olivia Chang, PatriciaBradby, Renee Greenberg

Guides Creative Director & EditorMarti Grimminck, NYU Graduate Student, Gallatin

Global Ambassador Program CoordinatorMeret Hofer, Office of Global Programs

Special ThanksEric Canny, Rebecca Pisano, Matthew Pucciarelli

StudenttoStudentGuideMichelle - Tr aveling is t he best ! It s so easy and there are

so many cheap, al t ernat ive opt ions!

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Starting Tips

This guide is based on travel from NYUs European Study Abroad sites Berlin, Florence,London, Madrid, Paris, and Prague.

Have an idea of sites you want to visit and things you want to do during your trip.

Besides some of the suggestions we make in this book, here are some places to getideas:- Research online (see the online communities & blogging section).- Ask friends/family.- Read our student-written NYU Study Abroad site-specific guide books for Florence,London, Madrid, Paris, Prague.

Book all travel far in advance, but wait until after the first week of classes. You mayfind there are NYU-sponsored trips already in place.

Just before you leave

Inform someone (parents, NYU staff, friend) of your travel plans in case of emergency.

Make sure you have more than one source of money (e.g. cash and a credit card, or twocredit cards).

Make a copy of your passport and credit card and bring these with you when you travel.

Bring email confirmations of all reservations and arrangements you have made.

Write down the address and directions of your destination to show to a local if you needhelp.

PRACTICAL STARTERS

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With NYU sites in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Spain andthe United Kingdom, we have created in depth sections focusing on eachcountry at the back of this guide. However, many of us traveled to other

countries around Europe and had amazing times. Here are a few off-the-beaten-path recommendations:

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Safety Tips

The same safety measures that apply in New York apply across Europe.

1. Be aware of your belongings. Do not bring what you do not need,especially if you are going to a bar. Most people lost things from beingabsentminded or drunk.

2. Never walk alone at night, whether you are a male or female.

3. Never bring anyone you just met back to your accommodation. If your

travel mate does, watch/lock up any valuables with you.

4. Be aware of pickpocketers in touristy places.

5. Be concerned with what people might be taking from you, but alsowhat they might be giving you!

6. Learn about the local laws of the countries you are visiting.

7. Let your study abroad staff and family know where you are going andwhen you are supposed to be back.

8. Bring an extra copy of your passport with you and keep it in a separatelocation.

US Embassy

When you visit other cities just go online and jot down the address of the embassy or

consulate in your destination city. It is always good just to have in case you lose yourpassport or are a victim of a crime, need to be informed of your rights, or god forbid, youfind yourself in jail.

This website connects you to all of the US Embassy's or Consulates around the world:http://usembassy.state.gov

Prague, Czech RepublicTrit 15, 118 01 Praha 1, Czech Republic

Ph (+420) 257 022 000http://prague.usembassy.gov

Paris, France2, Avenue Gabriel, 75382 Paris Cedex 08, FrancePh: (+33) 1 43 12 22 22http://france.usembassy.gov; http://paris.usembassy.gov

Florence, ItalyLungarno Vespucci, 38 - 50123 FIRENZE, Italy

Ph: (+39) 055.266.951U.S. Citizen Services - Monday through Friday 8:30 AM-12:30 PMe-mail: [email protected]: florence.usconsulate.gov

Madrid, SpainPh: (+91) 587 2200American Citizen ServicesMonday through Friday 8:30 AM 1:00PM

Ph: (+91) 587 2240 (American Citizen Services)Ph: (+91) 587 2200 (emergencies after hours)Website: http://madrid.usembassy.gov

London, United Kingdom24 Grosvenor Square, London, W1A 2LQ, UKPh: (+44) (0)20 7499-9000Website: http://london.usembassy.gov

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Italian

Prego - Can be used in almost any situation -particularly to say youre welcome.

Ecco - Here! - Usually used when someone is givingyou something or emphasizing where something is.Mi Dispiace - Say this instead of mi scusi whentrying to navigate through a crowd.

Czech

Dkuji Thank you.Prosm Please.

Dobr den! Hello/Good day!Na shledanou! Goodbye.Jak se mte? How are you?Mluvte anglicky? Do you speak English?

French

Bonjour a va? Hello, how are you?

You should respond with Oui, a va Et vous?Merci, au revoir Thank you, goodbye.You will hear this in stores or when youcheck out at a register. You can respond thesame way.Pardon Used to say excuse me in crowds,especially in the mtro.Les toilettes The bathroom.Je voudrais lesil vous plat To order ina restaurant. I would like the.please.

British English

Cheeky - feisty and flirtyCheers - Thank you

Loo, toilet or WC - bathroomLift - elevatorTake-away take outNever say Excuse me when youretrying to move past someone - they findthis excessively rude. Instead, say Imsorry and they will part like the RedSea.Taking the mickey or taking the piss -teasing someone

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German

Guten Tag Good dayAuf Wiedersehen - Goodbye

Ja - YesNein - NoBitte - PleaseDanke Thank youWo ist...? Where is?Knnen Sie mir bitte sagen....? Could you tell me.?Links - LeftRechts - Right

Spanish

Hasta luego - See you later.Vale (pronounced ba-lay) okay. It isanother catchall phrase and a great spacefiller, conversation closer, transition word,etc.

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Planes

If you are planning weekend travel, then flying from city to city may be your cheapest

option. With flights, the earlier you book, the cheaper it will be. Be aware that the taxes for the flight may be more money than the cost of the actualflight. Many of the cheapest flights leave very early in the morning from airports outside of thecity. In some places it can be difficult and expensive to travel to these airports at these veryearly times because public transportation may not run all night. If you go on a low-fare airline, expect to pay a fee for any stowed luggage you bring.

Here are some suggested sights to find inexpensive flights around Europe:

Aggregated sit eshttp://www.kayak.com This is a great site that compares all the current deals in themarket.http://www/skyscanner.com - A flight amalgam offering information for various locations.http://www.airgorilla.com - A flight amalgam, similar to Kayak.http://www.euroflightpass.com - This discount flight pass allows you to fly from city to citywithin Europe for $99 each way. For odd cities, this is a great price and probably thecheapest you will find.http://www.rumbo.es - Spanish-version of Kayak.

http:///www.studentuniverse.com - Student fares for flights, hotels, etc.http://www.skyeurope.com This site has a sale sometimes for free flights and all you payis taxes. Keep an eye out for those.

Air li ne companieshttp://www.ryanair.com - Many of the NYU students flew on Ryan Air because they offerwhat seems to be excellent deals. Some students had great experiences and others hadtravel nightmares.http://easyjet.com Similar story to Ryan Air.http://transavia.com.edn - For Amsterdam.

http://www.aerlingus.com - For Ireland.http://www.smartwings.com - Cheap airline based in the Czech Repbulic.

Tip

Wait until the first week of classes are over, then

book your travel plans.

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Sweden

TRANSPORTATION
http://www.kayak.com/http://www/skyscanner.comhttp://www.airgorilla.com/http://www.euroflightpass.com/http://www.euroflightpass.com/http://www.studentuniverse.com/http://www.skyeurope.com/http://www.ryanair.com/http://easyjet.com/http://transavia.com.edn/http://www.aerlingus.com/http://www.smartwings.com/http://www.smartwings.com/http://www.aerlingus.com/http://transavia.com.edn/http://easyjet.com/http://www.ryanair.com/http://www.skyeurope.com/http://www.studentuniverse.com/http://www.euroflightpass.com/http://www.euroflightpass.com/http://www.airgorilla.com/http://www/skyscanner.comhttp://www.kayak.com/


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Trains

Rail Pass - http://www.railpass.com Lists all your train options and information about thetrains for all the different European countries.

Eurail - If you are planning on traveling (especially after your semester) you may find thatEurail is the best option. It is a train pass that gives you train travel within 18 EuropeanCountries. Not only is it a cheap, convenient way to travel around Europe, but also manyEuro trains are super comfy! Buy your tickets in the US as they are more expensive inEurope. http://www.eurail.com

TipMAKE SURE you ask which station in your destination city your train/busleaves from. Sometimes there is more than one train and/or bus station!

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Country Tips

Czech Republic - It is easy to travel by train from Prague. You can buy tickets just a few

days in advance at the train station in the Hlavni Nadrazi metro stop on the red line.http://www.czech.cz/en/tourism-sport/travel/travel-within-the-czech-republic/by-train/

France France has a very convenient and extensive railway, the TGV. It connects Paris toother large cities in France, and Rail Europe operates trains from France to other Europeancities. You can buy tickets at the major rail stations which connect to the mtro. If theystart with Gare in the name, they are probably rail stations. You can also purchase them atSNCF outlets. iDTGV has cheap fares aimed at younger people from Paris to several othercities in France, and has a site in English.http://www.idtgv.com/165i.html;http://www.voyages-

sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/;http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/france_index.htm

Italy Trenitalia.com is a good reference for finding out train times. However, it is easier topurchase tickets at the train stations at the multi-lingual kiosks. http://www.trenitalia.com;http://www.italianrail.com

Spain www.renfe.es/ingles/index.html - The renfe provides service to both Spanish andforeign destinations.

United Kingdom http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/; http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/ This is another option for traveling in England which saves students 33% onrail travel. EuroStar is the train you take to and from continental Europe.


Bulgaria

TRANSPORTATION
http://www.railpass.com/http://www.eurail.com/http://www.czech.cz/en/tourism-sport/travel/travel-within-the-czech-republic/by-train/http://www.idtgv.com/165i.htmlhttp://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/france_index.htmhttp://www.trenitalia.com/http://www.italianrail.com/http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/http://www.italianrail.com/http://www.trenitalia.com/http://www.raileurope.com/us/rail/passes/france_index.htmhttp://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/http://www.voyages-sncf.com/leisure/fr/launch/home/http://www.idtgv.com/165i.htmlhttp://www.czech.cz/en/tourism-sport/travel/travel-within-the-czech-republic/by-train/http://www.eurail.com/http://www.railpass.com/


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Buses

http://www.bus2alps.com - Bus to Switzerland; also goes to various other destinations,

including Capri/Sorrento/Pompei the first few weekends in September and towards the endof the spring semester.http://www.eurolines.com - From the website: The Eurolines members [bus/boatcompanies] offer the most competitive fares with no hidden extras. Sea crossings, traveltaxes and road tolls are all included in the price. What You See Is What You Pay. MostEurolines services bring you directly to the city centre.http://www.busabout.com - It is designed for backpackers which makes it a great way tomeet people, and a cheap way to get around. It may be more appropriate if you plan to domore traveling during the summer.

Czech Republic - The students mainly use buses for travel within Czech Republic. It is easyto buy bus tickets at the Florenc station, which is off of the red and yellow metro lines. GTSInternational is also a great resource for booking bus and train tickets. They often havegreat promotional sales on tickets as well. The GTS travel agency is located right off ofWenceslas Square at Ve Smeckach 33. They have great student fares, so make sure to takeyour international student card when you go.http://www.nationalexpress.com/home/hp.cfm

France - http://www.ze-bus.com/ - within the country it is not very cost effective becauseof the advanced rail system; in Paris itself, the buses are very common to take and very

efficient (a ticket is needed in advance).

United Kingdom http://www.tfl.gov.uk/buses - London-based bus transportation site.

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Turkey

ACCOMMODATION
http://www.bus2alps.com/http://www.eurolines.com/http://www.busabout.com/http://www.nationalexpress.com/home/hp.cfmhttp://www.ze-bus.com/http://www.tfl.gov.uk/buseshttp://www.tfl.gov.uk/buseshttp://www.ze-bus.com/http://www.nationalexpress.com/home/hp.cfmhttp://www.busabout.com/http://www.eurolines.com/http://www.bus2alps.com/


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Budget Options

Let us start by changing your opinions of hostels. We all thought they were grimydangerous places until we actually stayed in one. Then we realized that most of the timethey are just like hotels without all of the amenities. They are full of young travelers,which makes them a great place to meet people and to get travel tips.

Within Spain we suggest you stay in Hostales which are budget hotels. The price per

night usually includes breakfast. And remember that in Spanish hostal does not meanhostel. The word is albergue juranil (means for backpackers).

For places to stay, check out these different hostel websites. Check customer reviewsand ratings for more accurate descriptions of the accommodations.http://www.hostels.com http://www.hostelworld.comhttp://www.hostelbookers.com http://www.hostelseurope.comhttp://www.hostelsatoz.com http://www.bugeurope.com

Hostel Tips: You will most likely need towels and we suggest shower shoes. Some people even bring a sleep sheet with them. Lock your stuff up if you share your room with other people. In general, do not bring valuables with you. If you do have them with you, then wesuggest you lock them up in the safe box that most hostels have behind the front desk. Always check the ratings, and get other peoples advice/feedback. The websites areoften not what they seem!

Examples of Hostels that Students have stayed in:

Barcelona - http://www.hellobcnhostel.comStockholm - http://www.citybackpackers.seCopenhagen - http://www.danhostel.dk/content/usSorrento, Italy - http://www.domusportosalvo.com/enArhus, Denmark - http://www.citysleep-in.dk

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http://www.hostels.com/http://www.hostelworld.com/http://www.hostelbookers.com/http://www.hostelseurope.com/http://www.hostelsatoz.com/http://www.bugeurope.com/http://www.hellobcnhostel.com/http://www.citybackpackers.se/http://www.danhostel.dk/content/ushttp://www.domusportosalvo.com/enhttp://www.citysleep-in.dk/http://www.citysleep-in.dk/http://www.domusportosalvo.com/enhttp://www.danhostel.dk/content/ushttp://www.citybackpackers.se/http://www.hellobcnhostel.com/http://www.bugeurope.com/http://www.hostelsatoz.com/http://www.hostelseurope.com/http://www.hostelbookers.com/http://www.hostelworld.com/http://www.hostels.com/


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Berlin - This is a startling mix of the old (war memorials and Renaissance architecture), themodern (Hotel Adlon, where Michael Jackson dangled his baby off the balcony) and thefuturistic (amazing buildings that put the NYC skyline to shame). The art scene is one of the

best in the world. The metro is so easy to use, but make sure you bring a good map!

Other Places to Visit in Germany

Munich This is the capital of Bavaria, and its festivities certainly show that. It is the homeof the world-wide known Oktoberfest. (If you plan on going be sure to book hostels early!)Munich is full of a ton of different people, and is by no means a strictly German population.The people are friendly and the festivities are endless. Marienplatz is the Old Town Square ofMunich, so be sure to book hostels around this center area! The Deutsches Museum is one of thelargest technological museums in the world, so be sure to check it out! DO NOT miss theHofbrauhaus, a historic beer hall with traditional German cuisine. Sadly, this wonderfulplaces history includes Hitler and his crew devising the Final Solution.

If you are in Munich you should NOT miss Dachau a preserved (and almost museum like)former concentration camp from World War II. The history of the place is shocking anddisturbing, but it is one of the most accessible concentration camps in Europe and we highlyrecommend you visit. Remembering and learning the history is the best to ensure it will neverhappen again.

Then if you need a pick-me-up after Dachau, head into the Bavarian Alps to see breathtakingscenery and the castle that inspired Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom!

Dresden - Despite its history of being practically destroyed during World War II, Dresden isnow a very artsy city. There is so much going on there from street art, a Big-Lebowski-themedbar, and a thriving music scene. There is also an older, more traditional section with abeautiful palace. Try staying in the themed hostel Lollis (hint: ask for the Giant Room).


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Festivals in Individual Towns and Cities

Certain festivals and celebrations only take place in certain cities and towns throughout

Italy. If you plan on going to any of these places, it's a good idea to reserve a train seatahead of time; if not, you may find yourself packed tightly in a crowded train. There arecountless festivals all over Italy during all times of the year. Below are just a fewexamples:

Battle of the Oranges (la Battaglia delle Arance) in Ivrea on February 8 is a crazycelebration based on a revolt that occurred against the town's tyrant back in 1850.During the celebration, men dressed up as guards stand on a cart and throw oranges atthe people below. Everyone participates in throwing the oranges and by the end of thefestival the piazza is a sticky, orangey mess.

Palio in Siena on July 2nd and August 16th is an annual celebration in Siena thatfeatures horseracing.

Carnevale takes place in Venice (and other cities including Viareggio near Florence)on the Tuesday before the Lenten season begins (also known as Fat Tuesday o martedgrasso). Similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, carnevale is a celebration with lots ofoutdoor partying. People wear elegant costumes and masks.

Confetti from the Carnevale festival in Viareggio

Chocolate Festival in Perugia in October celebrates all things chocolate. Thefestival is a few days long and features different chocolate vendors on the street selling

different chocolate goods. In the streets are a number of platforms with huge blocks ofchocolate (see picture below) that are chipped and drilled and put into plastic bags.The bags of chocolate are given out for free to raving chocoholics standing at the foot ofthe platform.

Advertisements from Eurochocolate 2005 in Perugia


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Before we headed into the house for the rest of night, the Patties told us to take a good look at

the sky. Although it was a hazy night, we found the Big Dipper (which for me, is amazing,

because back home in Queens NY, the only thing I see in the sky are planes headed for LaGuardia

or JFK airport). Over hot cocoa, the Patties shared with us stories about their grandchildren, how

they ended up living in Inverness, past HOST visitors, and about a long lost friend they were

trying to locate (who we actually helped find the next day through the magic of Google). It was

refreshing to chat with them, as they reminded me of my own grandparents at certain points of

the conversation, and to listen to their life stories.

Although we were leaving Sunday, the Patties did not let us go without an early morning trip tosee some ancient Pictish stones, Christian carvings over 1200 years old that are scattered through

the Highlands, and a lighthouse that was at the tip of Scotland, opposite of Norway and the

North Sea. Jean, of course, had skipped church that morning to make us a final home-cooked

meal, with vegetables fresh picked from the garden, and a delicious rhubarb crumble pie with

vanilla ice cream. With larger waistlines and warm memories, Jordan and I left from the

seemingly magical and hidden world of the Scottish highlands back to our ordinary lives in the

chaotic city of London.

- Excerpted from Spring 2007s NYU-L Newsletter The Moon on Kathleen Changs HOST UK trip to

Inverness, Scotland.

Places to Visit

The United Kingdom is an amazing place to travel through and often citiesoutside of London are sadly overlooked. It is easy to get around and tripsare relatively inexpensive via bus or train.

Bath Beautiful Roman architecture. Besides the pretty comprehensive tour NYU-L bringseveryone on (which includes the Royal Crescent), pay extra to see the Roman baths.

Brighton Nice seaside town, although the sand is not so much sand as it is rocks! You will findthe Royal Pavilion, amusement park rides & arcade on the pier, and alleys with cool shops.Growing nightlife scene as well.

TRAVEL NEAR LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM


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Places to Visit from Madrid

Barcelona - Very crowded with tourists. However, Las Ramblas was a great street to walkand sightsee, and the street markets are awesome.

Bilbao This town has amazing architecture, but is mostly known for the incredibleGuggenheim museum.

Cdiz - Beach destination, kinda resort-ish, but Carnival was one fun party. We booked anall-inclusive 3-day package trip with Funiversal travel agency for Carnival weekend.

Gibraltar - This only thing worth doing here is climbing the rock, seeing the caves andthe monkeys. Otherwise, there is not much else. Most people come here to take a ferry toTangier, Morocco. We recommend that you go with a big group to take advantage of thegroup rates and to take necessary safety precautions.

Pamplona It is famous for the running of the bulls.

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Madrid is an amazing city with so much to explore and experience. There are amazingMuseums like the Prado and beautiful parks like Retiro. However, the best part of Madrid isdiving into the Spanish culture by enjoying Tapas at little local places, taking a siesta in themiddle of the day, or going to see Real Madrid play a soccer match. It is a magnificent city andone that is hard not to fall in love with.

San Sebastian - Amazing tapas and a beautiful scenic beach town, plus good surfing.

Segovia Quaint town close to Madrid with a stunning castle and church. Absolutelybeautiful town to visit. It also has an amazing Roman aqueduct!

Sevilla - Great culture stop, picturesque gypsy/folky Spanish, historic Andaluca (greatduring Holy Week). There is a 2-hour high-speed train from Madrid. We recommend thesightseeing bus tour there. It was cheap and actually very informative and went to all theinteresting and historical places with freedom to hop on and hop off wherever and wheneveryou want.

Toledo Quaint and stunning town close to Madrid with much history (old capital) and avery unique handicraft. They make beautiful pieces out of black metal with gold inlaiddesigns. It is an incredible place to wander around, but be prepared for the steep hills.Also, has a very interesting rich Jewish history. Make sure you see the old temple.Picture by Heather Gile

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Paris is called La Ville Lumire (The City of Light) not just because of the lights on the EiffelTower - its status as the historical capital of European learning continues today. Paris is morethan lovers, fashion models and baguettes. It is the center of the arts and has countlessmuseums to explore. French cuisine is world-renowned, and French wine even more so. Parisunderwent major structural changes under Napoleon III that gave the city its mixture ofmodernity and classicism, its wide boulevards, and its architectural masterpieces. You can tryto escape Notre Dame and other tourist traps, you can avoid the mimes in striped shirts, butknow that you are in one of the most beautiful, historic, and enjoyable cities in Europe.

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Places to Visit from Paris

Bayeux Tour the village and see the Bayeux tapestry.

Giverny Go see Monets amazing house and gardens where Monet painted.

Versailles Visit the Palace of King Louis XV and Marie Antoinette and site of the FrenchRevolution. The palace is amazing and takes a lot of time to see. For a different perspectivelook into bike tours given by a company called Fat Tire Bike Tours. Some past students took atour around the Versailles Gardens, which included a great picnic lunch on the green. The tour

was said to be fun and informative.

Vaux-le-Vicomte Explore the great chateaux/palace.

Chartes- Wander through this amazing little town with an unbelievably beautiful cathedral.

Chamonix, France - Home to Mont Blanc, you can take in great views from the top of themountain (which has snow on it year round). If the weather permits, you could even considergoing skiing here. Do not be afraid to check out the nightlife as it is very laid back and you canmeet a lot of other tourists in a short time.


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